Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accurately preparing and maintaining records in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Sales, Cost, and Inventory Reporting. This is a full-time exempt position. Hours of work are 7:45 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. with a 45-minute lunch break. Shifts may vary depending on business needs.

Reports to
Plant Controller

Essential Functions

· Responsible for month-end reconciliations and assists with month end closing.

· Reconciles sub-ledgers, accounts, and financial transactions to the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Investigate and resolve variances.

· Maintains various monthly and quarterly spreadsheets of financial and non-financial data to report to appropriate individuals.

· Prepares journal entries, accruals, and adjusts entries as needed

· Maintains fixed asset schedules and assists with depreciation entries

· Processes account receivable payments and reconciliation for Amazon and PayPal accounts

· Backups other AR responsibilities and AP when needed

· Prepares and maintains quarterly royalty report

· Prepares sales and gross margin reports by product line and reconciles to GL.

· Updates and revises costs as needed, considering changes in production processes, material costs and knowledge of BOMs

· Reviews and verifies the inventory valuation and reconciliation to perpetual inventory

· Assists in physical inventory and cycle count valuation processes

· Assists with audits by providing supporting documentation for audit inquiries

· Maximizes efficiency, organizes work processes and procedures, and automates processes through system improvements

Key skills and competencies of the position include, but are not limited to:

· Self-starter who possesses strong attention to detail, solid communication and organizational skills

· Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills are critical

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively

· Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality and use common sense regarding sensitive information

· Ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently

· Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels

Requirements

Qualifications, Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree required.

· 3+ years of experience in finance and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment is required.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.

· Strong familiarity with accounting software.

Work Environment
This position is based in Sawyer, MI, and reports directly to the Plant Controller at the facility. This position operates in both a professional office and a warehouse/manufacturing environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Professional appearance and demeanor are required in the office setting.

Physical Demands

The individual in this position will spend several hours sitting or standing, using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. This individual may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

Schedule and Availability

Unless other arrangements are made with the supervisor, the individual in this position will work full time, Monday – Friday 7:45AM – 4:30PM with a 45-minute lunch break.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.